Kitui heist: Robbers dig tunnel into bank’s strongroom, steal Sh1.5 millionRobbers steal Sh1.5m from Kitui bank after digging underground tunnel. How robbers managed to steal Sh1.5 million from bank in Kitui. Robbers on Saturday night made away with Sh1.5 million after digging a tunnel to access a bank’s strong room in Kitui.The incident took place at Financial Services Association (FSA) bank located in Itoleka, Kitui. The tunnel, being roughly 70 cm (2.3 ft) square and running 4 meters (13 ft) beneath the surface, was well-constructed. The gang broke through 1.1 meters (3.6 ft) of steel-reinforced concrete to enter the bank vault and completed their mission.

Source: Standard Digital June 17, 2019 07:30 UTC